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HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs reporting from Greater Manchester’s Bee Network shows, bus franchising can deliver improved services for passengers, and the Government are taking steps to support the roll-out…16 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe have invested over £7 billion precisely so that we can turn the corner on constantly having to react to potholes and go back to the same one time and again. We are investing…16 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI would be happy to meet the hon. Lady to discuss this further.16 Jul 2026HANSARDTransport Connectivity: Runcorn and HelsbyWe are empowering local leaders with unprecedented powers and funding to deliver the transport improvements that will best connect their communities. We have allocated £1 billion…16 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMinisters are in close contact with TfL on a range of issues, including this one, and obviously the structures fund is open for applications, should the parties involved wish to…16 Jul 2026HANSARDRoad Repairs: New TechnologyThe Government are providing local authorities with a record £7.3 billion investment in local road maintenance, giving councils the long-term certainty that they need to fix…16 Jul 2026HANSARDBus ServicesThis Government are determined to deliver better bus services. We are working closely with local leaders across England, and have confirmed over £3 billion of funding over the…16 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI would be happy to meet the hon. Lady, but I will say once again that we would welcome an application from Hammersmith and Fulham council for the bridge in question.16 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI encourage the local authority to get a grip of this issue. Of course, Reform-led councils do not have a great record. It is the party with the most councils that are red-rated…16 Jul 2026HANSARD A1: North NorthumberlandAbsolutely. We continue to engage and the Secretary of State has liaison meetings with counterparts in Scotland, as do I. The Government recognise, of course, the importance of…15 Jul 2026HANSARD A1: North NorthumberlandAs a sand dancer—as someone from South Shields—I understand where the north is and the north-east is, but I hear my hon. Friend’s concerns about road safety, which is why National…15 Jul 2026HANSARD A1: North NorthumberlandIt is a pleasure to be here once again with you in the Chair, Madam Deputy Speaker, to answer tonight’s Adjournment debate. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for North…15 Jul 2026HANSARD A1: North NorthumberlandI reiterate that the Department will of course follow the changes to the Green Book accordingly. We will continue to liaise with Members regarding future investment.15 Jul 2026HANSARD A1: North NorthumberlandI will come on to future funding, and of course National Highways and the Department for Transport will reflect and follow the changes to the Green Book. I do not want to raise…15 Jul 2026HANSARD Government Support for Bus Services: West DorsetThat will be a commercial decision for First Bus about whether to invest in those services. The option remains for local leaders to consider whether they want to pursue…08 Jul 2026HANSARD Government Support for Bus Services: West DorsetIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Ms McVey. I congratulate the hon. Member for West Dorset (Edward Morello) on securing this important debate. He has been a…08 Jul 2026HANSARDAutomated Vehicles: Protecting Marketing TermsI wish to provide the House with an update on the implementation of the Automated Vehicles Act 2024. Today I have published the Government’s response to the “Protecting marketing…07 Jul 2026HANSARDAutomated Vehicles: Consultation on Draft Statement of Safety PrinciplesI would like to provide the House with a further update on the progress the Government have made in implementing the Automated Vehicles Act 2024. Today the Government are…17 Jun 2026HANSARD Road Maintenance Funding: NottinghamshireIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy. I am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Mansfield (Steve Yemm) for securing this important debate. He spoke…16 Jun 2026HANSARDBuses: Tariff HarmonisationI regularly raise issues affecting the bus sector with the Department for Business and Trade and will continue to do so. I will raise the specific point my hon. Friend makes with…11 Jun 2026